Central Chennai Travel Guide
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Marina Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Marina Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Chennai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
Pondy Bazaar
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pondy Bazaar during your trip to Chennai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Anna Salai
Learn about the local history of Chennai with a stop at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
Fort St. George
You can learn about the history of Chennai when you stop by Fort St. George. Stroll along the beaches or experience the entertainment venues in this culturally rich area.
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Kapaleeswarar Temple is just one of the places to see in Chennai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and marina in this culturally rich area.
Mamallapuram Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mamallapuram Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mahabalipuram. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Top hotels in Central Chennai
The Park Chennai
Good staff and services
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Taj Club House
Enjoyed the stay, very clean property and easy access to shopping and mall.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
THE MADRAS GRAND
Good place to have a stay
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Taj Coromandel
The breakfast food taste was a hit and miss. The south indian food was a let down given the hotel is in chennai. Even the food at Anise was a hit and miss. It felt like a basic indian restaurant menu but 5 star prices with the quality and taste that can be easily be beaten by a roadside regular popular ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Chennai
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai
The bar staff were friendly and attentive.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Chennai
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium or Government Museum.
Anna Nagar
While Anna Nagar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ampa Skywalk Mall and Vadapalani Murugan Temple.
Nungambakkam
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.
Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.
Gopalapuram
Gopalapuram might not have many top sights, but Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kodambakkam
Though Kodambakkam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall.
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- Marina Beach
- Consulate General of the United States
- Apollo Hospital
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Anna Salai
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Valluvar Kottam
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Fort St. George
- Madras High Court
- Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium
- Ampa Skywalk Mall
- Government Museum
- British High Commission of Chennai
- MGR Memorial
- National Art Gallery
- St. Andrew's Kirk
- Ripon Building
- Armenian Church
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Hotels Near Central Chennai, Chennai
- Nungambakkam Hotels
- T Nagar Hotels
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